The giant panda is a species of bear that is found in the mountains of central and western China. One of the most popular and distinguishable animals in the world, the giant panda is also one of the ...

Some great apes realize when a human partner doesn’t know something and are capable of communicating information to them to ...

On top of breakthroughs in animal language, the Earth Species Project expects improved interspecies understanding will foster greater appreciation for the planet in the face of climate change.

A 68-million-year-old skull fossil found in Antarctica has revealed the oldest known modern bird, which was likely related to ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — Sharks and rays have populated the world's oceans for around 450 million years, but more than a third of the species living today are severely threatened by overfishing and the ...

Jan. 13, 2025 — Researchers have witnessed behavior in the wild which could reveal critical clues about how the endangered whale shark ... Sharks and Rays Benefit from Global Warming, but Not ...

A resurfaced recording of a beluga whale mimicking human speech has sparked renewed interest and mixed reactions.

The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles.

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The industry’s economy depends largely on people believing that the animals they’re paying to watch or ride or feed are having fun too. It succeeds partly because tourists—in unfamiliar ...